KingBeastie

STOP F**KIN MOANING.

F**k it, we'll play wherever. And we will win. That my whining fellow fans is all.

Must've changed his mind when he went onto twitter later then!!

He's not in the calibre of Lennon & McCartney is he?

...Billy Stark as sound choice, which is understandable based on the info I have been given regarding him influencing the selection of players in the U21 squad. You do know that Billy Stark is the under 21 manager therefore picks the U21 squad. That's his job.

We must surely be due an easy draw by now? (hopefully... please!)

Shadows.

Mrs Shinnie? :D Any truth in the rumour that in the style of the Highland Football Academy the Gypo's are trying to claim Mrs. Shinnie as their own?

This is fabulous news! Still a few other we could offer extensions too IMO but positive all the same. Good work Terry & Mo.

Incorrect. Levein had one of the best pools of players since France 98. He was the man who the chose dreadful 4-6-0, he was the man who acted appallingly throughout is tenure, in interviews and what not. And don't get me started on his dress sense! This idea that "Scotland have rubbish players and thus the manager will make no difference" is factually incorrect. Norway didn't exactly have a great pool of players in the 1990s, yet they were at one stage second in the Fifa rankings. How did they do that? Tactics. Greece had a pool probably somewhat better than Scotland's at Euro 2004, but still nothing compared to other countries and were 100-1 to win it prior to the start of the tournament, yet they managed to do it. How? Not by luck, but tactics. And for someone based in New Zealand, I'm sure you also watched the All Whites perform admirably during the last World Cup, despite being classed in the British press as "rubbish" prior to the tournament. They were the only team to remain undefeated throughout the thing and had they scored one more goal would have qualified for the next round. The tactics Ricki Herbert used were one of the reasons for this, and on another day, his 3-4-3/4-3-3 system which made New Zealand an almost impenetrable force would've seen them through. That's what Scotland need, an astute tactician who get results. Ricki Herbert for Scotland! Nominate this for post of the month! I agree entirely, apart from the last sentence. If nationality doesn't matter, why not just support Spain? If we did we'd just be glory hunting scumbags like the vast majority of old filth followers. Following our loves of ICT and Scotland makes sure we enjoy the (few) successes even more when they do happen!

Incorrect. Levein had one of the best pools of players since France 98. He was the man who the chose dreadful 4-6-0, he was the man who acted appallingly throughout is tenure, in interviews and what not. And don't get me started on his dress sense! This idea that "Scotland have rubbish players and thus the manager will make no difference" is factually incorrect. Norway didn't exactly have a great pool of players in the 1990s, yet they were at one stage second in the Fifa rankings. How did they do that? Tactics. Greece had a pool probably somewhat better than Scotland's at Euro 2004, but still nothing compared to other countries and were 100-1 to win it prior to the start of the tournament, yet they managed to do it. How? Not by luck, but tactics. And for someone based in New Zealand, I'm sure you also watched the All Whites perform admirably during the last World Cup, despite being classed in the British press as "rubbish" prior to the tournament. They were the only team to remain undefeated throughout the thing and had they scored one more goal would have qualified for the next round. The tactics Ricki Herbert used were one of the reasons for this, and on another day, his 3-4-3/4-3-3 system which made New Zealand an almost impenetrable force would've seen them through. That's what Scotland need, an astute tactician who get results. Ricki Herbert for Scotland! Nominate this for post of the month!

Craig Brown's CV was even worse and he did just fine (apart from severely neglecting the progression of young players).

Do they borrow your shower gel?

We'll make it to the next round.

"Retirement Home - Free to ex ICT players"

So who will have the most at the end of the (winning) season? Foran, Shinnie or even McKay? Hope both Foran and Shinnie can get more than 10 this season. And if McKay joined them...

Mrs Shinnie? :D

Mrs Shinnie? :D Mrs Shinnie - the ICT youth production line! Valid points, if it ain't broke don't fix it. And at the moment it most definitely is not broken. Also would rather any money was put toward rewarding those who deserve it.

Hamish McAlpine did a good job of it at Utd. (apparently - I'n not old enough to remember!)

Glad for them. Even more glad for us!

Or Strachan.

No. Leave Terry alone, where he is. Bring the Lagerback!!

F**K!

But who should be taking the penalties? You've got to admit, although McKay scored it, if the keeper had gone the right way McKay's penalty was an easy one to save. Tudor-Jones maybe? Draper? Warren? Meekings? If he was playing I'd be tempted to say Esson, he's got a fierce shot on him and I think a keeper has a (very) slight advantage in that he may be able to read the other keeper better. Either way I agree we are only getting the penalties because we are creating so many opportunities and the passing is fast, effective and on the deck. Long may it continue.

Ha! Yup. I'd like Partick to put them out. Or someone like Albion or Dumbarton would be funny.